Cost of living in Colombia compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$31,818 (ARS $1,335) | ARS $3,044 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,888 (ARS $1,044) | ARS $1,998 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,163 (ARS $468) | ARS $653 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,207 (ARS $176) | ARS $260 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,525 (ARS $400) | ARS $542 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,657 (ARS $195) | ARS $378 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,208 (ARS $512) | ARS $794 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,712 (ARS $324) | ARS $476 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,965 (ARS $166) | ARS $243 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,912 (ARS $164) | ARS $324 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,733 (ARS $2,044) | ARS $1,523 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,769 (ARS $242) | ARS $485 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,037 (ARS $127) | ARS $161 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,050,030 (ARS $127,935) | ARS $135,911 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,523,910 (ARS $63,921) | ARS $86,323 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$295,084 (ARS $12,377) | ARS $10,401 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,791,460 (ARS $75,144) | ARS $91,242 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,016,010 (ARS $42,617) | ARS $55,216 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$192,357 (ARS $8,069) | ARS $9,604 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,634 (ARS $3,047) | ARS $4,942 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,446,800 (ARS $60,687) | ARS $89,690 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$443,653 (ARS $18,609) | ARS $45,911 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,643 (ARS $950) | ARS $1,450 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,284 (ARS $767) | ARS $843 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$200,403 (ARS $8,406) | ARS $19,144 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$128,437 (ARS $5,387) | ARS $11,393 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$332,228 (ARS $13,935) | ARS $32,674 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$253,734 (ARS $10,643) | ARS $26,129 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,418,600 (ARS $2,869,855) | ARS $6,120,370 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,344 (ARS $140) | ARS $218 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,075 (ARS $6,001) | ARS $4,028 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,564 (ARS $695) | ARS $1,588 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,902 (ARS $1,128) | ARS $2,056 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$89,621 (ARS $3,759) | ARS $3,547 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,098 (ARS $801) | ARS $923 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,581 (ARS $570) | ARS $514 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,139 (ARS $761) | ARS $691 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,000 (ARS $336) | ARS $493 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,134 (ARS $257) | ARS $446 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$27,787 (ARS $1,166) | ARS $1,762 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Colombia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,131 (ARS $1,725) | ARS $4,554 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,593 (ARS $1,199) | ARS $2,158 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$104,450 (ARS $4,381) | ARS $7,888 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$106,209 (ARS $4,455) | ARS $6,815 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,421 (ARS $1,234) | ARS $1,444 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,804 (ARS $411) | ARS $940 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,586 (ARS $192) | ARS $657 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,582,560 (ARS $108,327) | ARS $266,473 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (ARS $10) | ARS $58 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,368 (ARS $4,881) | ARS $6,331 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,394 (ARS $352) | ARS $555 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Argentina
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